So, how are you liking it so far? Please review and tell me. I don't own MLP or The Hunger Games.
Also, please tell me if you like the characters as who they are in the Hunger Games part of the story. Thanks ~ Amethyst
I know that today is going to be the same as yesterday. Bon Bon told me as much. Twilight and I have been sticking by each other on the train so far.
"There it is," Blossomforth says. She is looking out the window at the huge city. It's built into the mountains. Time Turner goes to join her.
"I'm positive I would enjoy seeing the technology they use here. I've always wondered how the arena's were made." I roll my eyes and Twilight gives me a warning look.
"Where's Cloudchaser?" she asks.
"He's still waking up. I'll get him," Blossomforth replies. She leaves the car, the door opens when it senses her.
"Oh you are all just going to love Canterlot!" Guess who? Cadence enters the car. "We'll be getting off soon and you can meet your stylists!" She squeals. "This is just so exciting! I bet you can't wait!"
We all look at each other. Blossomforth and Cloudchaser return, and I can already see that they are probably going to be allies. They seem to be good friends. The train lurches to a stop.
"You should better get your Canterlot clothes on," Cadence suggests. Bon Bon agrees quietly. She isn't enjoying this any more than we are. I can hear the crowds cheering.
I go to my room and put on the blue dress that is in the closet. It is a bit big, but I don't mind.
When we all are dressed and ready, Cadence leads us off the train and into a building. Inside, we watch the reapings of the day before. It's weird to see myself walking up to the stage. I can tell the others think so too. The crystal projector shuts off.
"Off you go! To your stylists!" Cadence says, pushing us to the door. Guards take us each to a separate room. A bright pink pegasus mare with neon green and yellow hair tells me to lie down on the table at the other end of the room. Her hair is spiked up and pointing in all directions.
She and a few other ponies that look similar to her hose me down and wash me. It hurts when they scrub, like they don't know how to get dirt out.
"Zecora will be right with you," one says, her voice is thick with a Canterlot accent.
"Thanks." The three mare's walk out of the room. I put my hat back on and put my mane into it's regular ponytail. A few minutes later the door opens, revealing a grey striped pony with a mohawk.
"I am Zecora, your designer," she says. She doesn't seem to have a Canterlot accent like the others. "I am not a pony, but a zebra. You are Applejack, am I right."
"Yeah. Ah am. And y'all better not have me wearin' overalls an' a straw hat."
"Do not worry, Applejack, I know you don't like tack." She starts to rhyme. "Please, follow me, and we can talk with some tea." I follow her into another room. It is lined with windows and sun streams in. "This is my design for you and your friends, I hope it give your mind mends."
She holds out a paper to me. It has a quick sketch. It makes me think of Rarity and the gem. I look at the sketch, but don't see anything. I'm trying too hard to stop crying.
"Let us get started."
I spend the rest of the day standing around as Zecora fixes my outfit for the tribute parade. She stands back every so often to admire her work. The three mare's come back, followed by another unicorn. The unicorn's all follow Zecora's instructions while the pink pegasus flies above me to adjust my headpiece.
It's just about five forty five when they finish. They had been casting spells and adjusting all afternoon.
"Thank you all for this, I'm sure you are a miss." They left, leaving me and Zecora alone.
"This your first year, Zecora?"
"Yes. You better follow me, it is time to leave." I nod and follow her through a set of double doors that leads to the carriage spot. The other tributes from 3 are dressed similarly to me. I join them.
"Y'all ready?" They nod. Twilight grabs me.
"Did you bring your gem?"
"Yeah. Why?"
"It's a pin. Put it where your heart is."
"Okay." I notice that she has done what she told me to do. I take out the small apple shaped jewel and pin it where my heart is. It sparkles in the bright, Canterlot lights. I can see the crowds of ponies lining the streets from here.
Zecora gestures for us to climb onto our carriage. "Show some sense of unity, it will cause a pity." I don't want pity, but I know she's right. If we seem like we are all friends, It might get us more sponsors. Once we're all on the carriage, Bon Bon gives us a pep talk.
"Okay gang. Smile and wave. Act like you're happy to be here. It helps, I should know. It helped me. You will be leaving in a minute." She walks away to talk with Zecora. A unicorn stallion I am assuming helped one of the others walks up and casts a spell on our carriage as we leave.
Vines begin to wrap around me and the others. My outfit grows apple blossoms, and the others outfits grow different things we grow back at home. It is a good design. I like Zecora.
We slowly lift into the air as the pegasi leading our carriage fly upwards. The view of the city is beautiful, even if this night represents something awful. I can hear ponies cheer as we pass them. They are standing on their rooftops, admiring us, deciding if they should bet on us.
The pegasi bring the carriage back down onto a ramp where we are led to our circle. We get out of the carriage and stand together. I grab Twilight's hoof, and she grabs Cloudchaser's. Soon we are all linked. The crowd cheers loudly. We wave and smile.
"Welcome all! Tributes, and Regals!" President Flim says.
"Good evening! Please enjoy this year's annual Pony Games and make sure to bet on your favorite tribute!" President Flam announces. They are using magic to project their voices. I cringe. I never liked them obviously.
We step back into the carriage and leave after District's 1 and 2. We are taken to a different building where we are shown to our rooms. The basement of this building should be the training area.